Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Side Dishes

Classic Mac and Cheese Bake

Step 1 of 7

Add cheeses, milk, water, pasta, salt and pepper to the Combi Cooker Pan and stir well to combine and set aside.

8 ounces American cheese, broken into pieces (about 12 slices of cheese)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded low moisture whole milk mozzarella
3 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 box (16-ounces) macaroni elbows (or similar small pasta)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Step 2 of 7

Flip the SmartSwitch™ to AIRFRY/STOVETOP. Select BAKE, set temperature to 400F, and set time to 20 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin preheat. (The unit will preheat for 3 minutes and display PRE, unit will beep when preheat is complete).

8 ounces American cheese, broken into pieces (about 12 slices of cheese)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded low moisture whole milk mozzarella
3 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 box (16-ounces) macaroni elbows (or similar small pasta)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Step 3 of 7

When preheat is complete, open door and slide pan into Level 1. Close door to start cooking.

8 ounces American cheese, broken into pieces (about 12 slices of cheese)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded low moisture whole milk mozzarella
3 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 box (16-ounces) macaroni elbows (or similar small pasta)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Step 4 of 7

To make the bread crumb topping. In a small bowl, mix the 4 tablespoons of melted butter, panko bread crumbs, and dried parsley together.

8 ounces American cheese, broken into pieces (about 12 slices of cheese)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded low moisture whole milk mozzarella
3 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 box (16-ounces) macaroni elbows (or similar small pasta)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Step 5 of 7

When cooking is complete, pull the Combi Pan out, stir the mac & cheese to combine, and sprinkle panko mixture evenly on top.

8 ounces American cheese, broken into pieces (about 12 slices of cheese)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded low moisture whole milk mozzarella
3 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 box (16-ounces) macaroni elbows (or similar small pasta)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Step 6 of 7

Slide the Combi Cooker Pan back into Level 1, select BROIL, set the time for 4 minutes, and press START/STOP.

8 ounces American cheese, broken into pieces (about 12 slices of cheese)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded low moisture whole milk mozzarella
3 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 box (16-ounces) macaroni elbows (or similar small pasta)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Step 7 of 7

When cooking is complete, pull the Combi Cooker Pan out and let the mac & cheese cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

8 ounces American cheese, broken into pieces (about 12 slices of cheese)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded low moisture whole milk mozzarella
3 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 box (16-ounces) macaroni elbows (or similar small pasta)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley

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Ninja Combi™

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